Time of Wonder

AUTHOR: Robert McCloskey
ILLUSTRATOR: Robert McCloskey

From the Publisher:

The spell of rain, gulls, a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and the peace of a Maine island as a family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.

Leah’s Thoughts:

This one is slower-paced, but worth it if your kids love nature or are headed to the coast. The language is rich, and the illustrations draw you right into summer in Maine. It’s a longer picture book, so it’s better for older kids who can sit still (or break it up).